NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FTK) between August 3, 2026 and August 17, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So What: If you purchased Flotek securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Flotek class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/flotek-industries-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were credible reasons to doubt the experience, organization, and financial capacity of the consortium parties for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's ("PREPA") power generation project; (2) as a result, there was a risk that revenue from the PREPA contract would not be realized; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Flotek's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Flotek class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/flotek-industries-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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The article covers how contractors can verify plans, measurements, load needs, accessories, and delivery details before precast components enter production.

PUYALLUP, Wash., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should contractors check before ordering precast concrete products? A HelloNation article provides the answer, drawing on insights from David Tejel of Shope Concrete in Puyallup, Washington.

The article explains that ordering precast concrete products involves more than choosing the correct type of structure. Contractors need to verify project plans, measurements, load requirements, and delivery arrangements before sending final information to the manufacturer. Reviewing these details early can help prevent problems during production and installation.

According to the article, contractors should begin with the latest drawings, engineering notes, and precast concrete specifications. These documents should agree on product size, design, openings, and other important details.

Product dimensions also require careful review because precast components are manufactured before they reach the jobsite. The article notes that contractors should confirm length, width, height, wall thickness, and other measurements shown on the plans. Dimensions should also work with pipes, covers, frames, and nearby structures.

The article describes field measurements as another important check before production begins. Existing utilities, ground levels, excavation areas, and recent project changes can affect whether a component fits as planned. Checking actual jobsite conditions can identify possible conflicts before manufacturing starts.

Load requirements should also reflect the location and intended use of each structure. The article explains that a component installed beneath a busy road may need to support more weight than one placed in a grassy area. Contractors should review the plans and consult the engineer when load information needs clarification.

Openings and connection points are another part of a precast concrete order that needs attention. Contractors should verify pipe sizes, opening locations, heights, and connection types before production. Frames, grates, covers, seals, steps, and other accessories should also match the intended component and its dimensions.

The article also addresses precast concrete delivery planning before products leave the manufacturer. Large and heavy components may require adequate truck access, lifting equipment, and working space. Tight turns, low wires, weak ground, narrow entrances, and limited space can create problems if they are not identified early.

Unloading should be coordinated with the construction schedule as well. The article notes that contractors should know which equipment will lift each product and where it will be placed. Excavation, ground preparation, utility work, and lifting equipment may need to be ready before the truck arrives.

Project changes can affect an order even after the original details have been reviewed. Updated plans may change openings, elevations, product dimensions, quantities, or installation locations. The article advises contractors to make sure manufacturers receive the latest approved information before production begins.

Before final approval, the article recommends comparing the precast concrete order with current plans and field measurements. Quantities, openings, accessories, specifications, and delivery information should reflect current jobsite conditions. This review can help components arrive ready for their planned installation.

The article concludes that careful verification can reduce unexpected field work and make installation more predictable. Clear specifications give manufacturers the information needed to produce the correct components. The guidance featuring Precast Concrete Expert David Tejel shows why coordinating design information, field conditions, load needs, and delivery plans matters before an order moves into production.

What Contractors Should Verify Before Ordering Precast Concrete Products features insights from David Tejel, Precast Concrete Expert of Puyallup, Washington, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Outdoor industry veterans and commerce executives pair Outdoor Life's trusted editorial authority with a new platform for discovering, evaluating and buying gear

BEND, Ore., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- eFormed Ventures, an investment fund focused on building media marketplaces for passionate enthusiast communities, today announced it acquired Outdoor Life from Recurrent Ventures. eFormed will integrate an AI-native marketplace connecting readers with content and best-in-class products from top retailers and brands. The company intends to retain all existing editorial and operations staff.

"A community of 183 million Americans hike, fish and hunt every year," said Tom Beusse, managing partner at eFormed Ventures. "Now, they'll have a digital platform combining the breadth of an outdoor marketplace, with the expertise, content and trust that help people choose the right gear, apparel and accessories to get outside."

The marketplace will be powered by Resonance 2.0, eFormed's proprietary AI search, discovery and pricing technology, which uses seasonality, location, online activity, and buying habits to pair audience interests with product recommendations at a competitive price.

Mike Morford, Tom Beusse, Scott Blackwell, and Lance Reese lead operations for eFormed Ventures, bringing decades of expertise across media, retail, outdoor and e-commerce. Beusse previously stewarded Outdoor Life as president of Time4 Media, giving him firsthand knowledge of the brand's audience. Blackwell held leadership roles at Beretta USA, Mountain Khaki and Remington. Justin Phillips and Dan MacKeigan round out eFormed's leadership and the combined team experience spans companies including Altrec.com, GreatOutdoors.com, Motorsport Network, Target, Tudor Investment Corporation and UPS.

"Outdoor Life's legacy sits inside a much older American story, one shaped by the people who gave us a love of wild places," said Mike Morford, managing partner at eFormed Ventures. "Amelia Earhart, Ernest Hemingway and Theodore Roosevelt are among the icons whose adventures are chronicled in pages of Outdoor Life. The brand has earned its readers' trust one season and one honest story at a time. We're here to build on that with an investment in the future and a focus on engaging the next generation."

About eFormed Ventures

eFormed Ventures is an investment fund focused on building media marketplaces for passionate enthusiast communities, headquartered in Bend, Oregon. It pairs iconic media brands with modern commerce infrastructure, giving consumers and industry partners a better way to discover and buy the products they trust. Learn more at eFormedVentures.com

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New collaboration will accelerate breakthrough discoveries from the lab into the marketplace

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) and James Madison University (JMU) announced that JMU will become Virginia's first R2 research university to join VIPC's Lab-to-Launch partnership, expanding a unique statewide initiative designed to accelerate university research commercialization, technology transfer, and startup spinouts. To mark this milestone, JMU President Jim Schmidt and VIPC President and CEO Joe Benevento signed a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding in Richmond on October 6.

VIPC created Lab-to-Launch through a first-of-its-kind coordinated statewide collaboration with Virginia's six R1 research universities. VIPC's new partnership with JMU will further expand access to resources and growth opportunities for researchers and innovators across the Shenandoah Valley and throughout Virginia.

Through Lab-to-Launch, JMU will be able to utilize Virginia's first-ever Fast-Track License, an innovative standardized agreement designed to simplify and streamline university technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) licensing. Supported through VIPC's new Lab-to-Launch grant program, the founder-friendly Fast-Track License offers a faster, easier, and less costly pathway for inventors and entrepreneurs to efficiently license university technology IP and successfully spin off and launch new startup companies.

In addition, VIPC will support new Entrepreneurs-in-Residence at JMU to help connect entrepreneurial talent and industry expertise with university researchers and scientists and will collaborate with JMU to pursue opportunities with corporate partners, investor networks, and public-private funding resources.

"Virginia is home to world-class research universities like JMU and through Lab-to-Launch we are enhancing effectiveness, increasing accessibility, and accelerating the translation of university research into real-world impact that can strengthen communities and improve lives," said Joe Benevento, President and CEO of VIPC. "Welcoming James Madison University as our first Lab-to-Launch R2 university partner speaks to the foundation of statewide collaboration we're building and the opportunities we're now expanding to another region of the Commonwealth."

"I'm delighted JMU is joining VIPC's Lab-to-Launch initiative alongside the Commonwealth's R1 research universities," said JMU President Jim Schmidt. "Working with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation will give our researchers and students more support to turn promising ideas into new companies and products. I'm especially excited about what this could mean for innovators here in the Shenandoah Valley. This partnership is a welcome step for JMU and for Virginia, and it helps us deliver on the work we've set out to do in The Madison Promise."

"We are excited for JMU to join Lab-to Launch and expand our partnership with VIPC," said Anthony Tongen, Vice President of JMU's Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation. "By connecting promising research with entrepreneurial expertise, commercialization resources, and capital, this initiative will help move more JMU discoveries to the marketplace while creating new opportunities for innovation, investment, and economic growth in the Shenandoah Valley and across Virginia."

Virginia's research universities statewide collectively represent over $2.5 billion in annual research and development. Lab-to-Launch was originally launched in 2025 through collaboration between VIPC and all six Virginia R1 research universities – University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, and William & Mary – and reflects VIPC's innovation ecosystem growth strategy to connect ideas, talent, and capital and to accelerate pathways for university discoveries to become new technologies and high-growth companies that strengthen Virginia's communities and economy.

About Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) serves as the Commonwealth's designated statewide economic development authority for growing Virginia's innovation ecosystems through public-private partnership. For more information, visit www.VIPC.org.

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OSMOW'S™ MEDITERRANEAN OPENS IN UNIVERSITY CIRCLE OCTOBER 8

CLEVELAND, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The rumblings in Cleveland are confirmed true, and tummies throughout The Land are about to be deeply satisfied. Starting October 8, Osmow's is opening Cleveland's hot new lunch-to-late-night habit.

Osmow's Mediterranean, North America's fastest-growing fast-casual chain of its kind, opens its newest location at University Circle's 11415 Euclid Avenue, owned and operated by local quick-serve restaurateurs. Bringing the craveable, can't-stop-eating-it energy that has built a devoted following across 250 locations across North America, Osmow's Mediterranean is excited to open in Cleveland.

For anyone who's ever had a delicious aroma stop them in their tracks, Osmow's is the real deal. Fresh meats, stacked, marinated, and slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie. Carved to order. Wrapped, boxed, or piled high right in front of you. It's food as theater. And it's about to become Cleveland's newest obsession, right in the heart of University Circle.

To kick things off in true party fashion, Osmow's is rolling out the red carpet for local food lovers. The first 200 guests in line on opening day will score a FREE Regular Chicken ON THE ROX®: piping-hot, rotisserie-carved chicken shawarma served over seasoned rice and drenched in Osmow's famous, crave-worthy Garlic Sauce. For heat seekers, Osmow's brings it and recommends the uninitiated keep their order selection below medium.

"When that rotisserie is spinning and the sauce starts drizzling, you know you're in for something special," said Ben Osmow, CEO at Osmow's. "Cleveland has an amazing, passionate food culture, and we can't wait to amp it with our signature energy. We're set to serve. The Cleveland team gets what makes Osmow's special, and they are exactly the kind of partners we love bringing into the family."

Founded in 2001, Osmow's has grown from a single neighborhood spot into a fast-casual phenomenon with 250 locations all built on a simple quality promise: fresh meat, real fire-rooted flavor, and a first bite that makes people close their eyes and smile in a new way. Just as the family recipe has proven across North America.

The Cleveland menu packs a punch with crowd-pleasing favorites including Shawarma ON THE STIX® (smothered over golden, crispy fries), Shawarma Poutine, and ultra-portable WrapBoxes made for late-night cravings or quick lunch runs. Feeding a crowd? Osmow's caters feasts for game-day fans, board room business or any big celebration.

Grand Opening Block Party Details:

- Where: 11415 Euclid Avenue, University Circle

- When: October 8 | Doors open at 10:30am

- The Perks: FREE Chicken ON THE ROX® for the first 200 fans in line

The line starts early, so come hungry and get ready to experience the modern shawarma craze. For real-time updates and opening-day hype, visit us.osmows.com or follow @Osmows.us on Instagram.

About Osmow's

Osmow's Mediterranean is one of North America's fastest-growing fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant brands, with 250 locations and growing. Proudly Canadian and family-run since 2001, Osmow's offers a modern take on classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, giving guests the freedom to customize shawarma wraps, rice bowls, platters, salads and signature creations to suit their tastes. Building on its success in Canada, Osmow's is expanding across the U.S., with restaurants in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas with continued growth on the horizon. Recognized with multiple Readers' Choice honors, including Best Mediterranean Cuisine, Best Shawarma and Best Pita/Wraps, Osmow's is committed to bringing bold, fresh and flavorful meals to communities across North America. Learn more at us.osmows.com

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Vibrant artwork to adorn Gondola Plaza and 2026/27 season lift tickets and season passes

ASPEN, Colo., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on more than two decades of elevating lift tickets to fine art, Aspen One is proud to announce that celebrated Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes has contributed artwork for the 2026/27 winter season as a part of Aspen One's Art in Unexpected Places (ArtUP) program. Milhazes' artwork will be featured in two distinct places: At the Silver Queen Gondola station – a monumental transformation that will bathe the Aspen Mountain base area in her signature psychedelic color and light; and on Aspen Snowmass lift tickets for the 2026/27 winter season. Five works from her distinctive body of screenprints and paintings - Flip Flop (2010), Rosa Branca no Centro (1997), A Prata e o Ouro (1997/98), Bossinha (2011), and Belezinha (2011) — will reimagine lift ticket and season pass cards into collectible art.

"Beatriz Milhazes's work is a perfect expression of what ArtUP stands for and supports, anchored in the Aspen Idea," said Dave Tanner, President and CEO of Aspen One. "Her use of vibrant colors, rhythms, and energy speaks a universal language that resonates with guests from around the world."

At Aspen Mountain's base, guests will encounter Milhazes' art through a season-long installation that reimagines the facades of the Silver Queen Gondola station. Transparent and translucent colored vinyl, custom-fit to the building's glass and window geometry, will create a collage that produces a stained glass-like effect. For guests ascending and descending the Silver Queen Gondola throughout the season, the artwork will become an integral part of their mountain experience – an immersive encounter with contemporary art at the gateway to the mountain.

"Art is about life and nature," said Milhazes. "The world needs poetry and beauty more than ever – not a cosmetic beauty, but one that creates a spiritual connection. My hope is that my art allows those who visit Aspen Snowmass to feel something deeper, where art and nature meet as a truly human experience."

Represented by Pace Gallery, Milhazes' lively circles, organic forms, and layered compositions drawn from Brazilian Baroque architecture and nature's cycles – all themes that resonate with mountain culture and the seasonal rhythms of skiing.

"We are thrilled that Beatriz Milhazes, one of the most important contemporary painters working today, will be part of Aspen One's ArtUp program," said Marc Glimcher, President and CEO of Pace Gallery. "Beatriz revolutionized painting in Brazil in the 1990s and introduced a rigorous yet unrepentantly joyful approach that has influenced artists around the world. ArtUp will also let her pursue another passion: bringing painting into the monumental public sphere. Very few painters have successfully translated their practice into large-scale public works, but Beatriz has refined this over more than 20 years of projects, from São Paulo, Vienna, and Paris to Inujima Island, Japan."

Aspen has long been recognized as a global center for arts and culture. The Aspen Idea, which includes the integration of art into everyday life strengthens community and human connection, guides Aspen One's commitment to making contemporary art accessible and universal. Milhazes' contribution is part of Aspen One's larger investment in renewing and strengthening its commitments to the arts.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST | BEATRIZ MILHAZES, B. 1960, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Beatriz started her studies in Art at EAV – Parque lage [Visual Arts School Parque Lage] in 1980, where she studied until 1983. She was a teacher and developed programs in the painting department, at the same Art school, from 1986 to 1996.

Milhazes is considered as one of the most important Brazilian and international artist, having participated at Carnegie International (1995); São Paulo Biennial (1998, 2004); Shangai Biennial (2006) and Venice Biennale (2003, 2024).

Her work has been the object of innumerous international solo and survey exhibitions including Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo (2008); Fondation Cartier, Paris (2009); Fondation Beyeler, Basel (2011); MALBA - Museo de Arte Latinoamericano, Buenos Aires (2012); Pérez Art Museum, Miami (2014/2015); MASP, São Paulo (2020); Long Museum, Shanghai (2021); Turner Contemporary, Margate (2023); Tate St Ives, St Ives (2024); Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York (2025), the first solo show of a Brazilian artist in the institution; Casa Roberto Marinho, Rio de Janeiro e MAB – Museu de Arte da Bahia, Salvador (2026).

Her work is included in important museums and public collections such as MoMA – The Museum of Modern Art, New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; MASP, São Paulo; MALBA - Museo de Arte Latinoamericano, Buenos Aires; 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa; Fondation Beyeler, Basel; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Tate Modern, London.

ABOUT ASPEN ONE

Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.

Whether it's Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under Nell Hotels and Limelight Hotels brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company's commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection.

For 80 years, the Aspen brand and community has pointed its compass toward new paths, people, and possibilities—and today, as Aspen One, the future is limitless. The company is a leader in sustainability and advocacy, with a legacy of modeling leading-edge solutions and changing policy locally and globally. As a collection of brands driven by tightly held core values, Aspen One aims to inspire a better world. For more information, visit www.aspen.com.

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Unpack and Explore Tours offer a different way to experience sought-after destinations across the globe

DENVER, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is touring, but different. Unpack and Explore Tours from Globus & Cosmos invite guests to explore further, connect deeper and uncover more, while staying in one place and experiencing the best of the surrounding region.

The tours allow guests to unpack, settle in and make themselves at home in a destination, enjoying a range of included sightseeing and day trips while staying in just one or two hotels. By spending multiple nights in one destination, guests can experience a place fully and enjoy a great sense of connection to local life - all with the reassurance, expert planning and stress-free travel that comes with a Globus or Cosmos tour.

Unpack once. Explore more.

Globus & Cosmos Unpack and Explore Tours give travelers a comfortable base from which to discover not only a destination's best-known sights, but also the culture, cuisine, landscapes and lesser-known gems of the area.

From the waterfront cafés and historic streets of Split to the canals of Venice, the flavors of Rome and the musical heritage of Nashville and Memphis, each itinerary is designed to allow guests to fully experience a destination.

Alongside included sightseeing and experiences, there is plenty of free time to wander, linger over lunch, revisit a favorite spot or make discoveries independently. And with Globus and Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides on hand to share their knowledge and recommendations, guests can make the most of every day without having to organize all the details themselves.

"Travelers are moving beyond checklist sightseeing in favor of experiences that offer a deeper, more meaningful connection to a destination," said Scott Nisbet, President and CEO of the Globus family of brands. "Our Unpack and Explore Tours combine the convenience of expertly planned travel with the flexibility to enjoy built-in free time, local discoveries and insider recommendations from our Tour Directors and Local Guides. It's about giving travelers the opportunity to settle in, explore further and experience more of what makes a destination special."

Globus & Cosmos Unpack and Explore Tours are available across Europe and North America, with featured tours including:

- Algarve Explorer – Seven days / six nights based in Lagos, providing a gateway to Portugal's spectacular Algarve region, from $2,099 per person*. Price based on departure on May 4, 2027.

- Trieste, Venice & Slovenia Explorer – Seven days / six nights in Trieste, perfectly positioned for exploring this fascinating corner of Europe, including Venice and neighboring Slovenia, from $2,599 per person*. Price based on departure on August 27, 2027.

- Split & Dalmatian Coast Explorer – Seven days / six nights in Split, with time to discover the city and the beautiful Croatian coastline beyond, from $2,699 per person*. Priced based on departure on September 26, 2027.

- London & Country – Seven days / six nights based in London, combining the sights of the capital with opportunities to venture beyond the city, from $2,379 per person*. Priced based on departure on August 15, 2027.

- Music Cities: Nashville & Memphis – Seven days / six nights to enjoy a journey into the musical heart of America, combining two legendary cities, from $3,279 per person*. Price based on departure on May 7, 2027.

- Winter in Montréal and Québec – Six days / five nights in the winter wonderland of Canada's festive atmosphere from $3,329 per person*. Price based on departure on December 2, 2027.

- Gourmet Rome – Eight days / seven nights in the Italian capital, giving guests time to delve deeper into Rome and its celebrated food culture, from $2,399 per person*. Priced based on departure on August 29, 2027.

With fewer hotel changes, more time to explore and the freedom to experience destinations at a more relaxed pace, Globus & Cosmos Unpack and Explore Tours offer a different take on touring: unpack, settle in and discover more.

ABOUT THE GLOBUS FAMILY OF BRANDS

With nearly a century of expertise, the Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways) has inspired wanderlust and made the world more accessible through a diverse portfolio of guided tours, river cruises and independent travel packages. As the world's largest tour operator, the Globus family of brands enriches lives through the joy of travel, creating extraordinary journeys that blend effortless exploration, incredible value and authentic discoveries.

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ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The live webcast of the earnings call can be accessed at www.ibm.com/investor.

Please also visit the investor website for the earnings press release prior to the webcast. A replay, associated charts and prepared remarks will be available after the event.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateworks Corporation, an Ezurio company, today announces the GW16170, a high-power, long-range, 900MHz 802.11ah, M.2 2230 E-Key Wi-Fi radio designed to provide Wi-Fi HaLow wireless communication utilizing Gateworks single board computers (SBCs). Built with the Morse Micro MM8108-M20-US module, the USA-made GW16170 delivers up to +27.5 dBm of transmit power, extending range and wall/foliage penetration well beyond standard Wi-Fi HaLow deployments. This higher-power profile reduces the number of access points needed for large sites and strengthens link reliability for North American Industrial IoT and Edge AI deployments operating in demanding RF environments.

Engineers can integrate the GW16170 as a drop-in solution with any single board computer featuring a standard M.2 E-Key socket. It operates plug-and-play with Gateworks' SBCs based on NXP Semiconductors' i.MX 8M Mini, 8M Plus and i.MX 95 processors, including the Venice, VeniceFLEX and Catalina families. Together, these platforms create a powerful, scalable foundation for long-range wireless connectivity and edge computing across advanced industrial, autonomous and edge AI-driven systems.

"Our partnership with Morse Micro is critical to delivering complete, high-performance wireless solutions to the industrial market," says Kelly Peralta, Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Gateworks Corporation. "The GW16170 gives system integrators a high-power option purpose-built for North America's toughest coverage challenges — the kind of range and reliability that used to require cellular or costly proprietary radios."

Scaling IoT connectivity across a large physical footprint has become a core challenge for site owners, with many looking for ways to reduce the number of access points needed to get full coverage. The Gateworks GW16170 addresses this directly with a high-power variant engineered for North America's 902–928 MHz license-exempt band. Operating at sub-GHz frequencies inherently improves range and penetration through walls, floors and foliage compared to conventional 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, and the GW16170's elevated transmit power extends that link budget even further — making it practical to cover expansive campuses, yards and outdoor sites with far less infrastructure.

"The GW16170, powered by our MM8108-M20 module, shows how Wi-Fi HaLow continues to mature to meet the industrial sector's toughest range and reliability requirements," says Michael De Nil, CEO and Cofounder, Morse Micro. "Gateworks is ensuring system integrators have access to a high-power, long-range solution for their most demanding outdoor and industrial deployments."

The GW16170 delivers data rates up to 43.3 Mbps, supports over 100 connected clients per access point, and maintains uninterrupted data flow for mission-critical applications such as smart transportation, smart energy, and smart city & security.

The GW16170 supports access point and station mode, WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE/WPA3-OWE security, and standard Linux IP networking — allowing developers to integrate it with familiar tools and no proprietary SDKs. It is FCC certified for use in North America; customers deploying in Europe should use the companion GW16167.

The GW16170 is available now through Gateworks and authorized channel partners.

About Gateworks, an Ezurio Company

Gateworks designs and manufactures high-quality, NXP® Semiconductors Arm®-based single board computers (SBCs) and wireless solutions for industrial embedded applications. Their SBCs are the preferred platform for companies who value reliability, extended product lifecycles, exceptional technical support and USA-made quality. Gateworks maintains an AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system to ensure all products meet the highest standards of dependability. All our products are engineered and manufactured at our corporate headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California, established in 1998.

From smart factories to transportation, drones to IoT gateways, Gateworks will help get your project to market quickly.

For more information, please contact:

Jordan Manser, Sr. Marketing Manager

Phone: +1 330 259 5943

Email: [email protected]

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Secure, centrally managed dashboard apps bring business data to the TVs teams already look at.

HOUSTON, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OptiSigns, a digital signage company powering more than 200,000 screens worldwide, today announced expanded and enhanced dashboard apps, which now work with Microsoft Power BI, Salesforce, Tableau, Grafana, Databricks and more. Businesses can now show automatically updating live dashboards on TV screens in offices, factories and operations centers.

Companies spend more than $70 billion a year on business intelligence software, according to HG Insights, yet research from BARC and Eckerson Group found only about a quarter of employees actively use BI tools. A 2016 meta-analysis of 138 studies published in Psychological Bulletin found that monitoring progress helps people achieve their goals, with greater benefits when progress is recorded or shared publicly. Getting dashboards onto shared screens can mean relying on manual screenshots, leaving account credentials on devices or publishing sensitive reports publicly.

With OptiSigns, companies connect their dashboard accounts once, pick a dashboard and assign it to one screen or many. The apps work with cloud and self-hosted platforms, personal or company accounts, and any number of teams. In Power BI, a single report can also show each location its own figures. For example, a retailer can use screen-specific filters to display each store's sales figures while managing one report centrally.

Dashboards rotate in playlists, run on schedules or share a split screen like any other OptiSigns content. Screens never hold the account's password or long-lived secrets, which stay encrypted on OptiSigns' servers.

"When the numbers are on the wall, everyone sees the same picture at the same time," said Henry Le, chief executive officer at OptiSigns. "Companies put real money into their dashboards, and then those dashboards sit on a few laptops. We made it simple to get that information in front of the whole team."

Dashboard apps are available today on the Pro Plus plan and higher. Plans start at $10 per screen per month. For more information, visit optisigns.com.

About OptiSigns

OptiSigns is a Houston, Texas-based digital signage company that helps more than 36,000 businesses run content across over 200,000 screens worldwide. Its catalog of 160+ apps turns any TV into a live display for menus, schedules, social feeds and dashboards. Learn more at optisigns.com.

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